Good level of development
Sutton Council is currently exploring proposals for a new SEND Family Hub to help increase the number of five-year-olds achieving a good level of development.
Sutton Council is exploring proposals for a new Family Hub dedicated to supporting families with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), aiming to increase the number of five-year-olds reaching a good level of development, a benchmark used in early years education. The People Committee agreed to explore these proposals in March 2026, as part of the council's commitment to children's early development.
The council aims to increase the percentage of children achieving this government-set benchmark by 2028. A report in March 2026 stated that 69% of children in Sutton currently reach a good level of development, with a particular focus on improving outcomes for disadvantaged children.
Key facts
- Sutton Council's People Committee agreed to explore proposals for a new SEND Family Hub in March 2026. Source
- Sutton Council aims to increase the number of five-year-olds reaching a good level of development by 2028. Source
- Currently, 69% of children in Sutton achieve a good level of development. Source
- The target to increase the good level of development is set by the government. Source
- The proposed fifth Family Hub would be at 3 Robin Hood Lane. Source
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